Emergency & First Aid Kits

A basic personal Emergency Kit should include:

flashlight and extra batteries

pager batteries

first aid kit

non-perishable packaged food

bottled water

prescription medications

an extra set of keys

blanket

family contact information

paper and pencil

In an emergency, you should be sure to have your wallet or purse for identification, emergency funds, prescription medications, and keys. If you are a person with a disability, your kit may require additional items.

A First Aid Kit should include:

Sterile adhesive bandages, assorted sizes

Tube of petroleum jelly

Safety pins, assorted sizes

2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)

Cleansing agent/soap

3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)

Latex gloves (2 pairs)

Moistened towelettes

Sunscreen

Antiseptic

2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)

Thermometer

4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)

Tongue depressors (2)

Triangular bandages (3)

Scissors, tweezers, needle

Non-prescription drugs: aspirin, ibuprofen, anti-diarrhea medication, antacid, laxative, Syrup of Ipecac and activated charcoal (both for use if advised by the Poison Control Center.)